Buffalo Spiced Egg & Cottage Cheese Scramble

Start your morning with a bold, protein-forward scramble that packs flavor without the heaviness. Eggs are gently cooked until just set, then folded with cottage cheese, which melts into soft curds and adds a creamy tang while boosting the protein count well past 30 grams per serving. A drizzle of buffalo hot sauce brings big, tangy heat without any heavy cream or butter-laden sauce, and a sprinkle of fresh scallions adds brightness and crunch. This recipe is naturally gluten-free as long as you choose a certified gluten-free buffalo sauce (most are, but always check the label for wheat-based thickeners or malt vinegar). It's a small, quick, single-pan breakfast that's easy to digest and perfectly portioned — satisfying without being overly large or greasy, so it sits well even on a sensitive morning stomach. Ready in under 10 minutes, this scramble is ideal for anyone wanting a high-protein, low-effort breakfast with real flavor. Serve it as-is for a light meal, or spoon it over a few slices of gluten-free toast if you want something heartier.

Ingredients

• 2 largeeggs, whisked
• 2 largeegg whites, optional, for extra protein and volume without extra fat
• 0.5 cupcottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat, certified gluten-free
• 1.5 tbspBuffalo hot sauce, certified gluten-free
• 0.5 tspolive oil, or a light spray of oil
• 2 tbspscallions, thinly sliced, green parts for garnish
• pinchsalt, to taste, go light since buffalo sauce is salty
• pinchblack pepper, to taste

Method

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and egg whites with a pinch of salt and pepper until fully combined and slightly frothy.
2. Heat the olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, swirling to coat the bottom evenly.
3. Pour in the egg mixture and let it sit undisturbed for a few seconds, then gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center with a spatula as they begin to set. 1:00
4. When the eggs are mostly set but still slightly glossy, add the cottage cheese and buffalo hot sauce, and gently fold everything together until just combined and creamy. 1:00
5. Remove from heat once the eggs are fully cooked but still soft and fluffy; the residual heat will finish melting the cottage cheese slightly.
6. Transfer to a plate, scatter the sliced scallions on top, and serve immediately while hot.